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Introduction to “Flowers for Algernon”. What is “Flowers for Algernon”?. FFA…. Is about Charlie Gordon Charlie is an intellectual disabled adult who is given a unique opportunity Is science fiction Has been challenged for removal from libraries and schools. What is IQ?.
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What is “Flowers for Algernon”? • FFA…. • Is about Charlie Gordon • Charlie is an intellectual disabled adult who is given a unique opportunity • Is science fiction • Has been challenged for removal from libraries and schools
What is IQ? • IQ stands for intelligence quotient. • There are multiple IQ tests given to try to figure out how smart people are. • Used as predictors of education achievement, special needs, job performance, and income • IQ tests and scores are often criticized and disputed
What is an intellectual disability? • Used to describe lower than average mental abilities. • Some doctors define ID as having an IQ below 70.
What is EI? • EI stands for Emotional Intelligence. • Emotional Intelligence measures how well we recognize our own feelings and emotions and how we deal with our emotions in relationships. • Emotional Intelligence measures abilities that may not be measured by IQ tests.
What is a Rorschach Test? • The Rorschach test was invented Herman Rorschach. • It’s a psychological test where you are given ink blots to look at, and you are asked what they look like to you. • Psychologists disagree as to whether or not Rorschach testing is useful.
What is phonetic spelling? • Phonetic spelling is spelling things the way that they sound. • The phonetic spelling of the word “photograph” would be “fotograf” • The phonetic spelling of “great” would be “grate” or “gr8”.